Service Welder III

Primary Job Role

Conducts all assigned work in a safe manner, adhering to all applicable safety, environmental and contamination control policies, procedures and regulations. Wears proper personal protective equipment. Maintains a minimum set of tools required for job performance to disassemble and assemble machine components to manufacturer’s specifications. Attends and successfully completes required technician training classes. Prepares parts or materials to be welded and performs the appropriate welding for the needed repair as per experience or specified procedure. Works in the assigned area in a neat and orderly fashion, constantly looking for ways of improving the methods of work, work area, and safety standards. Research repair needs and order parts as needed. Completes required documentation utilizing appropriate software to document repairs performed on equipment, and accounting for repair times. Approaches work in a positive manner and maintains conduct that is supportive of the work team. Contributes to team efforts by accomplishing tasks on time while maintaining safety and quality expectations. Assists with maintaining proper facility appearance and shop conditions by following proper contamination control guidelines, including housekeeping, and performing other general maintenance duties. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Competencies

• Safety - fully supports, encourages and follows safe work behavior, and considers safety of paramount importance in the workplace.
• Job Specific Skills - Demonstrates the required depth and mastery of knowledge and skill associated with the job as identified in the Learning Management System (LMS) and other applicable sources. Demonstrates effective application of job specific knowledge, skills and ability required to resolve job related challenges in the workplace.
• Communication - Uses active listening skills, conveying information with the appropriate medium that is clear and easily understood. Uses feedback to verify effective and accurate communication has occurred. Ensures that others having a need to know are kept informed about developments, progress, problems and plans. Avoids surprises.
• Takes Initiative - Takes appropriate action to resolve issues without requiring direction. Seeks out others involved in a situation to learn their perspectives. Makes difficult decisions in a timely manner. Is willing to make decisions in difficult or ambiguous situations when time is critical. Assertive when necessary to facilitate change.
• Results Oriented - Has a strong sense of urgency and commitment to achieve desired results in the face of obstacles and frustrations. Remains focused, does not get bogged down in unnecessary detail. Identifies and utilizes the most efficient methods to successfully achieve tasks on time despite unforeseen events.
• Confidence and Drive - Confident in one's own ideas and capability to be successful; willingness to take an independent position in the face of opposition. Approaches challenging tasks with a “can‑do” attitude. Driven to see projects and tasks through to successful completion, not swayed by resistance.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities. Recovers quickly from setbacks, and finds alternative ways to reach goals or targets. Open to new ways of doing things.
• Credibility - Demonstrated concern to be responsible, reliable, and trustworthy. Maintains commitments. Respects confidentiality. Takes personal responsibility for quality and timeliness.
• Personal Development - Takes responsibility for personal learning and development by acquiring and refining technical and professional skills needed in job related areas.

Education and Experience

Formal Education: High School diploma or GED.

Experience: 6 months or less.

Required / Credentials

• Able to easily and effectively comprehend written material and communicate orally and in writing with employees and customers.
• Completed required training curriculum to be designated a Service Welder III.
• Must possess thorough knowledge of safety requirements and procedures related to oxygen/acetylene welding, cutting, and heating.
• Must possess thorough knowledge of safety requirements and procedures related to carbon arc metal removal.

Not Required But Highly Desired Criteria

• Post High School trade school desired.
• Proficient in the use of a computer, Microsoft Office products and relevant Dealer software programs.
• 3g and 4g SMAW & FCAW certifications.

Updating of Knowledge

Job requirements frequently change requiring re‑training once or more per year.

Responsibility for Change, Innovation, Overall Improvement, and/or Effectiveness

• Problem Solving – Job requires problem solving ability; established examples/guidance are not always available.
• Creativity – Job requires some creativity to generate solutions or improve effectiveness within well‑established boundaries.
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